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[Robin Garr]

I assume this topic will get a little more action than Mother's Day.

[Robin Garr]

Winston’s Offers Special Menu for Oaks and Derby, April 30 and May 1

Chef John Castro and his culinary team at Winston’s plan a special menu for Oaks and Derby days on Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1. Castro will use sorghum, chicken livers, bacon and a host of other intriguing ingredients in celebration of Louisville’s most exciting annual event. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 10 p.m. both Friday and Saturday. For reservations, call (502) 456-0980.

Winston’s Derby and Oaks Menu:

Appetizers

Kentucky Antipasto $10
Benedictine, Summer Salad, Mustard Cheese, Pretzel Rods and Lavash

Seared Scallop $11
Mango, Cucumber, Aromatics, Lobster Saffron Broth and Micro Greens

Chicken Livers $9
Banana Pepper Tartar Sauce, Spicy Hollandaise and Sweet Chili Sauce

Shrimp Madagascar $12
Green Peppercorn Cream, Tomato, Wilted Spinach and Demi-Glace

Cola Braised Bacon $12
Corn Hoe Cake, Pickled Vegetables, Sesame, Green Onion and Sorghum Gastrique

Salads

Grilled Asparagus Salad $10
Six Minute Egg, Crisp Country Ham, Parsley, Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette and Truffle Oil

Bibb Salad $8
Grilled Pineapple, Almonds, Basil, Cranberry, Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette and Sorghum Gastrique

Chop Salad with Green Goddess Dressing $8
Mixed Greens, Roasted Red Pepper, Cucumber, Black Olives, Bacon, Parmesan Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts

Wilted Spinach Salad $9
Hot Bacon Dressing, Toasted Pecans, Cornbread Croutons, Shaved Onion and Orange

Entrée

Pork Chop $27
Kale and Herb Vegetable White Beans finished with Bourbon Glaze

Sea Bass $31
Braised Red Cabbage, Vegetables and Mustard Cream

Beef Filet $36
Gruyère Cheese Gratin Potato, Vegetables and Marchands de Vin

Not Brown $26
Fried Green Tomatoes, Crab, Shrimp and Mornay, finished with Bacon, Tomato and Chive

Vegetarian Stack $25
Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms, Vegetables, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Cucumber-Pineapple Salsa, Hummus and Charmoula

“Mojo Risin” $36
Chef’s Selection of Seafood finished with Mojo Sauce and Lobster Fumet

Winston’s Restaurant is a teaching facility for Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies (NCHS) and is recognized as a Distinguished Restaurant of North America. The NCHS prepares students for careers in the hospitality field by offering six Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Students can earn an Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts; Baking and Pastry Arts; Beverage Management; Professional Catering; Hotel and Restaurant Management and Event Management and Tourism; and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management. The University also offers Professional Baker, Personal/Private Chef and Tourism diplomas. All programs of study are taught by highly qualified faculty using the latest contemporary facilities. For more information, visit www.sullivan.edu .

Winston’s is open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, 5:30 to 10 p.m. for dinner and on Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch. The menu can also be viewed at http://sullivan.edu/winstons . For reservations, call (502) 456-0980.

Seviche still has some availability on Derby night, especially for smaller parties. Call during daytime hours and ask for a manager to book your table!

Gallery House Bed and Breakfast, www.theGalleryHouse.com, has one room available for Derby. The three night package is $1275 plus the usual local and state taxes. Three day package, no parking fees like many hotels, a real breakfast is included each morning unlike many hotels, Derby glasses, snacks in the evenings and a packed lunch to go on Derby Day, all included. Much, much less expensive than many downtown hotels.

Hey folks.

Get your Derby Box lunch, in a clear bag from Joe Davola's

$8 for any sandwich, chips, drink and cookie. A deal!

Order on our website @ www.joedavolas.com, that's the easiest way or just give us a call.

C~

Can you take drinks into Churchill this year?

hey all,
for the first time in the last four years, we will be open for dinner derby night. we will take reservations for parties of 6 or FEWER (less). i really think the way to go is to take care of walk-ins... we have been burned by too many derby night no shows, over the years. logistics are next to impossible. people want to come in with a party of 20 and show up as 6, or they have a rez for 4 and want to increase it to 14... it just does not work unless you send out contracts and get people to agree to a charge if they do not show.
just got a call today for someone wanting a table for 30 on either oaks or derby...seriously... derby is 24 days away and you are just trying to make plans for a 30 top???
i do think i will call them tomorrow and offer the whole deck for their party for $3,000.00. pre paid , of course!
a

hey all,
for the first time in the last four years, we will be open for dinner derby night. we will take reservations for parties of 6 or FEWER (less). i really think the way to go is to take care of walk-ins... we have been burned by too many derby night no shows, over the years. logistics are next to impossible. people want to come in with a party of 20 and show up as 6, or they have a rez for 4 and want to increase it to 14... it just does not work unless you send out contracts and get people to agree to a charge if they do not show.
just got a call today for someone wanting a table for 30 on either oaks or derby...seriously... derby is 24 days away and you are just trying to make plans for a 30 top???
i do think i will call them tomorrow and offer the whole deck for their party for $3,000.00. pre paid , of course!
a

Ouch!! Might bite you Andrew......(time for a staff huttle..?)

I just called Churchill Downs and they said anything in a clear 18*18 bag and obviously unopened is fine to take in.

You can see a list of items allowed in, on their wesite. http://www.churchilldowns.com Then go to "Visit" and then "Security"

C~

Can you take drinks into Churchill this year?

We're hosting the 2nd annual Taste of Derby Festival After Party on the 22nd. And by "Taste of Derby" i mean the one at slugger field featuring most area restaurants.... anywho, after the event head on over to Seviche for drinks and great music. We had a big turnout last year and it was really fun. Everyone is invited! A great kickoff to a crazy week in the biz!

COACH LAMP RESTAURANT
751 VINE STREET, LOUISVILLE 40204
502.583.9165

The Coach Lamp Will be offering a gourmet buffet starting at 5 pm for both Oaks and Derby at $39.95 per person. Reservations recommended 502.583.9165

Appetizers INSALATA CONTINENTAL
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED MELON

Salads GARDEN SALAD
MARINATED SEASONAL VEGETABLES

Entrees PRIME RIB OF BEEF CARVING STATION
PARMESAN ENCRUSTED SEA BASS
HERB ROASTED CHICKEN
GRILLED CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS

Starch RICE PILAF
PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES
OVEN ROASTED POTATOES

Vegetables SAUTEED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
GREEN BEAN ALMANDINE
CORN MAQUE CHOUX

Dessert PECAN PIE WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
APPLE STRUDEL
BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE

Marriott Oaks Bourbon Brunch

As honorary Co-Chair this year with my wife Laura, we would like to invite you all for a special early Brunch Oaks morning at the Downtown Marriott. The menu will be innovative and fun, with Guy Fieri as our Celebrity Chef, the entertainment will be great and last but not least, all benefiting the Home for the Innocents which do so much for our abused, abandoned and neglected kids in Louisville and around the Commonwealth.
For details, see http://www.oaksbourbonbrunch.com

Robin, thanks for the approval to post this on LHB

Harry Dennery

Park Place (401 E Main) will be open April 29, 30, and May 1st. Please call 515-0174 for reservations.

Here is our derby menu:

Run for the Roses

Starting Gate
Park Place Trio
Shrimp Julep, Crab Cake and Grilled Portobello Mushroom

Salad
Bibb Salad
Kentucky Bibb lettuce, Golden Delicious Apple, Red Pepper, Walnuts, and Bourbon Vinaigrette

Entrees
Rack of Lamb
Grilled Over an Open Flame Served
with Glace de Viande and Green Pesto

Tenderloin of Beef
Grilled Medallion of Prime Beef Tenderloin
with Wild Mushrooms And Madeira Veal Reduction

Sea Bass
Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass with Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce

Dessert
Oaks Day Trio
Crème brûlée, Chocolate Julep Trifle and Fresh Fruit

Mayan Cafe's Derby Preview Night with Churchill Downs Track Announcer Mark Johnson
Monday, April 26 @ 6:30pm

Get to know Mark Johnson, one of Mayan Cafe's biggest fans. He also happens to be the newest Track Announcer at Churchill Downs. He will be presenting on how to handicap Oaks & Derby. Enjoy a 3-course Derby-infused Mayan meal, paired with complementing wines. Price is $100 per person, which includes gratuity & tax. Call today for reservations! (502.566.0651)

Menu :
Appetizer : Local Chard Crepe filled with lobster, Spanish manchego cheese & Horseshoe Bend Farms shittake mushrooms in a salsa negra sauce (a charred chili sauce)
Entree : Foxhollow Farm Beef Tenderloin medallions in a tamulado roasted tomato-cilantro sauce, served with Mexican grits & sauteed napa cabbage
Dessert : Mayan Bread Pudding with Kentucky bourbon

At NABC's Bank Street Brewhouse, Chef Josh Lehman is offering a five-course, fixed-price menu for the Oaks (Friday, April 30) and the Kentucky Derby (Saturday, May 1). Each course will be paired with an NABC beer.

Kentucky Bibb Salad
Maytag Blue Cheese, Toasted Pistachios, Granny Smith Apples, Champagne Vinaigrette (Tafel Bier)

Diver Scallops
Carrot Mousse, Spring Peas, Chantrell Mushrooms, Lemon Brown Butter (Abzug)

Lamb Loin
Ratatouille, Saffron Risotto, Mint Pesto (Dubbel OR Elector, whichever is available)

Filet of Beef
Crispy Potato, Asparagus, Bourbon Cream Sauce (Bob's Old 15-B Porter)

Bourbon Chocolate Mousse
Mint, Candied Walnuts (Thunderfoot)

For complate details, go here:

http://potablecurmudgeon.blogspot.com/2010/04/bsb-and-chef-josh-lehmans-five-course.html